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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Iran Promises Retaliation Against Any Aggression from The US Or Israel
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Iran Promises Retaliation Against Any Aggression from The US Or Israel

Monday 26 January 2026
Iran promises a ’regrettable response’ to any act of aggression, stating its increased capabilities compared to the past ALWAGHT- Iran promises a 'regrettable response' to any act of aggression, stating its increased capabilities compared to the past. Esmaeil Baghaei, Iranian Foreign Minist ...
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Laws pertaining to Shia Muslims have been removed from the legal framework, and the new code makes no mention of the rights or status of minorities. Should this approach continue and the country's demographic fabric shift in favor of Pashtuns, at the end of the road Talibanism or a Taliban-domin ...
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Recent Turkish officials’ stances about Iran drew questions about true intention of Ankara. Alwaght- A tale from rich Persian literature, The Bear's Friendship, known in popular folklore as Auntie Bear's Friendship, has gained startling new relevance in today's international affairs, par ...
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
Europe sanctioned an official military force that has been key to fighting terrorism in Middle East whose consequences could impact Europe. Alwaght- In recent years, the European Union through interventionist approaches regarding Iran has tried to blacklist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a ...
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Iran Condemns Israel’s Assaults on Multiple Regions of Lebanon
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Iran Condemns Israel’s Assaults on Multiple Regions of Lebanon

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued a strong rebuke of Israel’s air attacks on various locations within Lebanon ALWAGHT- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued a strong rebuke of Israel's air attacks on various locations within Lebanon, emphasizing the necessity for the Un ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
International Commission to Support Palestinian Rights, Salah Abdel Abdel-Ati, described the Israeli actions as acts of genocide against Gaza residents.  He described this mechanism behind these actions as the extensive use of excessive force, the systematic destruction of infrastructure, the ...
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem says Israel is targeting all of Lebanon ALWAGHT- Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem says Israel is targeting all of Lebanon. He underscored that resistance remains the priority, but signaled a willingness for dialogue to confront the attacks. Hezbollah leader Shei ...
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Araghchi Cautions Regional States That Israel’s ‘Doctrine of Impunity’ Endangers Regional Stability
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Araghchi Cautions Regional States That Israel’s ‘Doctrine of Impunity’ Endangers Regional Stability

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran issued a warning that Israel’s perceived exemption from international law risks broader instability ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran issued a warning that Israel's perceived exemption from international law risks broader instability, assert ...
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
International Court of Justice advisory opinion, declaring such actions null and void. Separately, the European Union condemned the Israeli security cabinet's latest decisions to tighten control over the West Bank, calling the moves another step in the wrong direction. This criticism aligns wit ...
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
The Israeli regime is killing the Oslo Accords as it expands occupied territories in the West Bank. Alwaght- While the world community is putting high pressures on the Israeli regime to end Gaza war, the Israeli regime ruled by hardliners not only refuses to halt the conflict, but also by advancing ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.